Nebraska Municipal Power Pool

“In accordance with the definition of member for purposes of Form 990, Part VI, NMPP's members consist of the entities of Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska (MEAN), National Public Gas Agency (NPGA), and Public Alliance for Community Energy (ACE). NMPP, MEAN, NPGA, and ACE represent a coalition of entities referred to by the trade name of NMPP Energy. The coalition of entities provides electric and natural gas services to member and nonmember participants while sharing facilities and personnel.”

“The Board of Directors consists of the officers of MEAN, NPGA, and ACE. Each entity elects their officers annually through a vote of their individual Boards of Directors.”

“The Form 990 is completed internally with assistance related to specific sections provided by tax specialists from the accounting firm that performs the organization's independent audit when needed. The draft Form 990 and required schedules are sent to and reviewed by the NMPP Officers prior to finalizing and filing of the Form 990 and required schedules. The finalized document is sent to and reviewed by the NMPP Board of Directors at the next scheduled Board meeting after completion and filing of the Form 990 and required schedules.”

“Annually each Officer and Director is required to complete a questionnaire as to any direct or indirect business relationship or potential conflict of interest that should be brought to the attention of the Board of Directors for review and resolution. Should an issue arise, the Director would be required to abstain on any vote relating to the issue of potential conflict.”

“In accordance with established policy, the compensation for the Executive Director is reviewed and established annual by the Joint Operating Committee which consists of the officers and an at-large representative each for MEAN, NPGA, and ACE. Position comparability data is supplied to them by the Director of Human Resources and Administration. It is reviewed and used to establish a pay range for the Executive Director position. The data is taken from independent local and national compensation and industry surveys as well as an independent compensation consultant. The annual compensation is then selected and approved within the established pay range. The Executive Director is responsible for setting the compensation for NMPP employees. The Executive Director reviews position comparable data supplied by the Director of Human Resources and Administration. The data is taken from local and national compensation and industry surveys and databases as well as an independent compensation consultant.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public upon request. NMPP's annual report and the annual audited financial statements are posted on NMPP's website.”

“Column (B) - Average hours per week - Director and Director Officers: estimated time to review meeting materials and attend scheduled meetings. Columns (D), (E), and (F) - Directors do not receive compensation from NMPP and thus no W-2's are issued. All employees are paid by NMPP, with all reportable compensation reported on NMPP's W-2's. The employees do not receive compensation from any other coalition entities. Jamie Johnson and Robert Poehling are "Officers" as per Form 990 instructions. Jamie L Johnson serves as Director of Finance and Accounting for NMPP and for each of the following entities. Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska (MEAN), a political subdivision of the State of Nebraska, FED ID #47-0641284, National Public Gas Agency (NPGA), formed under the Interlocal Cooperative Act of Nebraska, FED ID #47-0751794, and Public Alliance for Community Energy, formed under the Interlocal Cooperative Act of Nebraska, FED ID #47-0810044. Robert Poehling serves as the Executive Director for NMPP, MEAN, NPGA, and ACE.”

“Nebraska Municipal Power Pool (NMPP) underwent a modernization project during the prior fiscal year. This resulted in revisions to program services and what qualifies as the largest programs noted on Part III, Line 4. See Part III, Line 4 for descriptions of NMPP's current program services. NMPP's Coalition Support Services program had previously been reported in the Miscellaneous Revenue section of Part VIII and therefore not noted in the accomplishments, Part III Line 4 in prior years.”

“See explanation for Form 990, Part III, Line 2 above.”